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A Year’s Worth of Excellence – 2025 NSBA Year End High Point Awards Now Official

January 27, 2026 Comments Off

𝐀 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫’𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝑬𝒙𝒄𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 with NSBA: The 2025 NSBA Year-End High Point Awards are now official! These titles recognize consistency, dedication and excellence across a full season of competition, honoring the horses and exhibitors who showed up and delivered all year long. Congratulations to everyone who earned a place at the top of the […]

EC Photo of the Day: Having Fun to the Nth Degree in 10 Degrees

January 27, 2026 Comments Off

Our snow day challenge has been accepted! Meet AQHA gelding Luke out having some fun in the snow on this 10 degree day with Erin (rider) and Colton (in sled) Patterson. Thank you to Erin, Colton, and Luke for the fun photo! If you have a great photo of the day, please email us: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.

EC Photo of the Day: When Life Gives You Snow

January 26, 2026 Comments Off

“When we’re not showing in the summer… we are playing in the winter…” says Lisa Terry. This is Lisa with Sent Me A Loper. aka “Jack!” Thank you to Lisa for the fantastic photo, first posted by us in 2024! Photo by Copper Arrow Photography of Seymour, Wisconsin. We know many of you are inundated by snow […]

Generations Of Excellence – Inside Pickard Hanson Show Horses

January 26, 2026 Comments Off

A childhood cancer diagnosis is tragic, but for some, aspects of the journey help shape their adult lives.

EC Blog: A Miracle Filly Is Born

January 26, 2026 Comments Off

By Bree Hokana This precious LEGACY continues on… Filled with many emotions, this story is about overcoming tragedy and walking in FAITH, and believing for miracles…. On February 18th, 2025, my heart shattered into what felt like a million pieces. IMA BLOND INVESTMENT aka “Blondie” ate her breakfast, and was acting normal and made a […]

Sun Circuit & WestWorld Requirements For Stall Coverings

January 25, 2026 Comments Off

Exhibitors Please Note: The Scottsdale Fire Marshall will be strictly enforcing the Scottsdale fire code at the 2026 Sun Circuit. All ceiling coverings for tack stalls must meet NFPA-701. Melt away products by Rose brand will be the only acceptable ceiling coverings allowed in the stall areas. 10×10’s pop ups on the exterior of barns are acceptable. They […]

Pennsylvania Quarter Horse Association 2025 Awards Banquet

January 24, 2026 Comments Off

Congratulations to all the 2025 year-end winners of the Pennsylvania Quarter Horse Association! The AQHA affiliate held their PQHA Annual Awards banquet honoring the hard work and success of its members on January 17, 2026, at the Wyndham Hotel and Mt View Country Club in Boalsburg, PA. Keep scrolling for selected pages of the awards program, as […]

EC Photo of the Day: EC Proud in California

January 24, 2026 Comments Off

Pacific Quarter Horse Association Youth President Madison Renfro is showing off her Equine Chronicle style with Jesica Rabbit, aka “Nova!” We love it, Madison!If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.

Hutchinson Performance Horses: Building Rail Stars With Patience And Purpose

January 23, 2026 Comments Off

Blue hour on the farm is a sacred time for Kelby Hutchinson. It’s his favorite part of the day, he says, swinging his leg over the first couple horses on his daily schedule before the rest of the world is fully awake.

Help Your Horse Weather the Cold Snap

January 22, 2026 Comments Off

As much of the U.S. braces for blizzards and arctic air, check out facts to help your horse from University of Minnesota Equine Extension Program: Arctic air is at our doorstep, and that means it’s time to take a few extra steps to keep our horses comfortable and healthy. Here are some practical tips to […]